Journey to another planet

Travel to the only permanently active volcano in the world, the Erta Ale.Travelling through this volcanic area means immersing yourself in another planet, walking around salt lakes and sulphur formations.

If you are a real adventurer and do not mind high temperatures (50-60ºC /122-140ºF), this is your ideal destination.This trekking and nature tour includes a hike near the Erta Ale volcano and a visit to the colourful formations of Dallol, the deepest part of the Danakil Depression.

Day 1: Addis to semera Lake Assale Salt

 Fly to semera then drive to dalol  around 300km You will see the sun set breathtaking.Visit Lake Assale, overnight Hamdela

 Day 2: Excursion

To Dallol (116 meter below sea level, one of the lowest places in the world), colorful salts mining. Salt mountain. Colorful potassium,

Follow with the Afar people from highland, the traditional way of extracting Salt bar which once used as local currency, packing on the Camel. You will see how they prepare their traditional bread, how they travel, communicate & more. It is another unique experience.  You may swim in a small lake then drive to  Ertael volcano. Dinner at base camp then with scout & a guide, police, walking 1:30 hrs. Then visit volcano and overnight on the top of the mountain. Erta Ale is 613 meters tall, with a lava lake one of only five in the world at the summit. It is notable for being the longest existing lava lake present since the early years of the twentieth century.

 Day 3

Trek back & breakfast then drive to Afdera lake- swim at lake at salty lake then there is a small, clear waterfall to clear out the salt from your body then lunch will be served at the lake. Then drive to semera on the way you will enjoy the views of a spectacular canyon into the highlands. Overnight semera hotel.

 Day 4

Fly addis & depart Ethiopia for your international flight.

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